The Stunning My Life

Secret Work

Today I plan to visit my mom and dad. I haven't seen them in over half a year. I just want to let go of my longing for them for a few days.

“Sophia, greetings to Mbak Mira Sama Mas Budi, yes.” Susa smiled at me while giving me a small parcel.

“Phi, don't take long. How do I miss? Missing the weight of Phi, I will not be strong,” said Mini sing lips.

“Choose, do you like me? Later if there is no malem that bothers you to date,” I said to Mini.

Mini grimaces grimacing. “Kalo that's really emang. But it is still not exciting if there is no lo, Phi.”

I smiled cutely. “Oke-okay.... I'll be back in my pocket, for the sake of my cousin terngeselin and ternyebelin kayak lo. But anyway, I keep it dear..”.

Mini hugging. “Gue also love lo, Shark Sop...”

I saw a big smile Bulik Susan expands staring at us, me and Mini who embrace it.

I also say goodbye to Bulik Susan also Mini, then rushed away with a taxi that was waiting for me in front of the house Bulik Susan earlier.

***

On travel…

I opened the glass of that cab. The wind blew my face. I'm enjoying.

For some reason, it felt like I was sinning with my family. Since ninth grade I chose to live with Bulik Susan. My dislike for my own neighborhood is the background.

I just don't feel at home with the insults of the people there. My peers, my neighbors, my close relatives, their jokes made me shaken. Upset, of course the feeling bit by bit gnawed at me.

And again, my family can't save everyone. Mother who every day demands me to be something those people want me to be. Big brother who likes to nag because of my lazy nature that irritates his eyes. And dad, he certainly can't understand me completely.

I'm just disappointed in them. Those who were supposed to be my backrest and blanket, but instead made things worse. However, Mini and Abduct Susan are different. That's why I want to stay with them.

***

An hour and a half later, I got home. Where I live and Abduct Susan is just a different city. It wasn't too far away, but the surroundings were clearly in stark contrast.

In the neighborhood where Bulik Susan lives I feel more peaceful. The community there looks closed and does not care too much about the affairs of others. I didn't know it was a sign of good or bad. They look like individualists, but at least they still have empathy and manners.

Meanwhile, the people living in my neighborhood are inversely proportional to them. Environment, society, everything feels toxic. Whatever they see, they'll talk about it. Good or bad things. But it's worse, anyway.

Mother and father greeted me happily on the porch, as did Karina and her husband, Bimo. I immediately shook and kissed their hands.

“Mom misses you very much. Howareyou? All right, right?” ask mom after hugging me.

I smile. “Sophia is fine, Mom. How are you doing with Mom? Healthy, right?”

“Alhamdulillah..,” says mom smile.

“Yes, come in! Not good to see neighbors,” said Karina.

And then we all walked into the house.

***

I entered my room. I saw the place was very clean and a little stuffy. Of course, because I haven't lived for a long time. But apparently, my family still takes good care of him.

I lie down on the bed. It feels like I was reborn. All this time I've been hibernating long enough at Susan's Bulik house. And coming back to my hometown, it's like I have a new life.

The door to my room suddenly opened. I quickly sat down.

“Hai, Aunt Sophia..,” greet Karina while holding a little girl walking towards me.

I certainly know that little girl. She is Lusy Anggoro, my sister's daughter.

Karina married two years ago to a man who could be said to be unestablished. His name was Bimo Anggoro. Since their marriage, they have lived with their mother and father.

I was a little disappointed in Karina. I always hoped that Karina could become a successful career woman and be able to change the family economy.

Butwhat? Karina who during her bachelor always collects good things, always looks beautiful and diligent self-care, but even married kebelet.

The ladder is not an easy thing. Karina just adds to the burden of mom and dad. But anyway, I can't blame him like that.

If Karina hasn't succeeded, then I'm the one who has to fight to replace her. And I'm sure I'll make it.

“Hai, Lusy. You just woke up bobo, huh? Beautifully...” I touched my nephew's soft white cheeks.

“Kak, how are the impressions and messages of Brother after living in a household? Is it exciting, fun, or...?”

Karina looked at me intently. “Seru. Pleasant.” The answer is no doubt.

I thinned my lips.

“So I dare to start everything. And it is impossible that you say that it is not exciting or unpleasant,” Karina told me.

I smile. “I hope, Brother Bimo same happy continues. You have Lusy too. (I stroke the boy's head and look at him) Lusy, he will be your strength.”

Karina lowered her head, then forced a thin smile.

“How do you go? Are you working yet?” ask Karina.

“Doain. I'm waiting for an office call now.”

Karina patted my shoulder. “Good luck, yes.”

I smile.

I am just a SMK graduate. I majored in Office Management. And me, I'm not interested in going to college.

Not really interested. When I saw my friends who had plans to continue their studies, there was a hint of envy in my heart.

But, I can't handle that kind of spite. I just need to be thankful for everything.

Actually I just didn't dare to comment on my parents. Mom and Karina always thought that college was not important. And Dad, he never talked about it.

The fact that my family didn't support me continuing to college made me even more afraid of the future.

After all, attending a vocational school is not a bad thing. The students of SMK can be said to be more skilled and know the field more, right? And I have to be that kind of person.

***

After dinner, I went back to my room. I'd rather spend some time there. Reading some of the books I brought, listening to music, and again, that place was a cave that protected me from the sight of the people in the neighborhood.

One minute. Two minutes. Mom came in to get me.

“Sophia, how are your Bulik and Mini? You haven't told me about them yet to Mom,” mom chirps a little protested against me.

I smile. “They are fine, really. Snatch Susan as a healthy Mini. Oh, aye. They also send greetings to Mother and Father.”

“Tell me to Bulikmu, thanks for the package.”

“Ready!” I cried while raising my hands.

“Mother look around, you're getting prettier. You really feel at home living with Bulikmu? Aning Ma'am Muji you in front of Mom. He took a look at you fit just came earlier on the front porch,” said mother to me.

Ma'am Aning, my neighbor who used to like to tell me to eat a lot to be fat. I've always been confused by people who talk so easily. A person's portion of food cannot be forced. And eating a lot is not the only answer so that our bodies can be fat. If you remember how to comment on my body…. I don't know. I don't want to remember that.

My face is a little bit tingling.

“Sophia, you plan to stay here again, right?” ask mom hoping with sparkling eyes.

I looked down for a moment, then looked at the mother who seemed to be full of supplications. “Sophia still wants to stay with Bulik Susan, Mom. Sophia actually has plans to make her own home, but still try to cuddle up the funds first,” explained me.

Mom's amazed. He must be confused to hear my overly optimistic remarks. “Bikin own home? Sophia, making that house takes a lot of money. Can you please?”

“Kok, I don't believe Sophia anyway? Although Sophia seems thin, slow, stupid, but Sophia has a strong determination, Mom.” I answered the impressed mother who underestimated me.

Mom is still silent.

“Sophia has successfully bought land.”

“You bought land?” Again, mother was amazed.

“Iya. It's not too broad, Mom. But it had his family the late Paklik Seto. Through the middleman Bulik Susan, Sophia can buy the land at a low price.”

“Where do you get money from?” mother asked looking confused.

“Sophia work. Sophia benefits in free time if there is no school work. And Sophia managed to buy it earlier this year.”

“What do you work for?” I looked at me with a worried look.

I smiled trying to relax the feelings of the woman who gave birth to me. “There, deh…. Anyway it's halal, safe, and Sophia seneng cramming it.”

My mother hugged me tightly. “Since when was Mom's youngest child this mature? I always doain you to be a successful person later.”

I felt my mother being overwhelmed there. “Still, Mom. Thanks for the prayer,” I said full of sincerity.

I didn't want to tell anyone about my secret job. Including my own parents. The only one who knows the job is me, and Mini.

So when Mini and I were talking about how I looked, Mini gave me a good idea.

About 2 years ago…

“So how, dong? I have to change the appearance, huh?” ask me about Mini.

“Yes, that's.”

“Terds of funds?”

“Ya use money monthly lo, lah...” Answer Mini to me.

“Heh, Minions! I told you it was money I saved to buy a book.”

Mini seemed to think for a moment. “Udah gini, deh. You want to read a book in the city library. Well, that's a book that can be pinned as well, right? One more thing, the technology is now sophisticated, Sis…. You try dong looking for applications in the play store to read the online novel. Don't be clumsy, Sophia!!”

“Iya, anyway. That would be much more efficient, yes.”

“Oh, yes. I have something written in the online novel application that dapet pay, loh,” said Mini suddenly.

“Serious?” aska I turn my eyes. When it comes to money, who is not excited?

“Iya, seriously. He said he could get almost 5 million for one work in a month.” Answer Mini.

“Phi, this is your chance! I like to read novels. Why don't you try writing too? Pretty Phi can add to the contents of the wallet,” said Mini gave me an idea.

Since then, I have started writing stories on online reading platforms. Mini kindly lent me her laptop to type the script. One month. Two months. I also have my own laptop.

Apparently, the application does pay the wearer who works. Every day I always finish five to ten chapters of the script. I also had time to fall ill and troublesome Bulik Susan also Mini. But because of my strong and determined desire, I was able to go through it all.

I also sent several novels to major publishers. And luckily, all the manuscripts I sent were accepted by them.

I can say I managed to become a writer. My works are published, and that certainly makes me have money. I got paid, and tried to be the mysterious figure behind those books.

But even though I've achieved all that, I still don't feel satisfied. Writer, it's a short career, a career that won't last long. Maybe right now my works are in their interest, but later, there will be a time when it is forgotten and not touched again.

So, my fight is not over. I should have a steady job. Besides, I should have some side jobs. Yes, I am a woman who is too ambitious.

I want to change everything. My social status, my self, my life, the happiness of my parents, and the opening of the mouths of those who have humbled me with my success. I'm excited about all of that. [ ]